Winter Storm Warning Issued for Utah's Central Mountains; Up to 15 Inches of Snow Forecast
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the Central Mountains of Utah, with heavy snow and accumulations up to 15 inches expected through Friday evening.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Central Mountains, Utah
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Salt Lake City
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Central Mountains, Utah.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the Central Mountains. This alert indicates that heavy snow is expected, following an initial period of lighter accumulation.
Affected Areas
This warning specifically impacts the Central Mountains region of Utah.
What You Should Do
Travelers are urged to use caution as winter driving conditions are expected. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest winter road conditions from the Utah Department of Transportation, visit http://www.udottraffic.utah.gov.
Expected Conditions
According to the National Weather Service, an initial warning period will see additional snow accumulations of up to 1 inch. However, a second, more severe wave of heavy snow is expected to bring total accumulations between 9 and 15 inches. Heavy snow will begin to build in Thursday evening, with the most significant accumulation occurring Thursday night into Friday.
Timeline
- Initial Warning: Remains in effect until 5:00 AM MST Thursday morning.
- Main Warning Period: Effective from 5:00 PM MST Thursday afternoon until 6:00 PM MST Friday.
- Peak Impact: Most accumulation is expected Thursday night through Friday.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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